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adjective

Democratic

Relating to the Democratic Party of the United States.

The Democratic candidate meets supporters at a neighborhood library.

Etymology
demoGreekpeople
+cratGreekpower or rule
+icGreekrelating to

Greek dēmos and kratos express rule by the people. In this party sense, Democratic applies the established political term specifically to the United States party bearing that name.

More examples

  • She worked for the Democratic Party.
  • Several Democratic lawmakers supported the bill.
  • The county elected its first Democratic mayor in years.

Forms

democratic